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fingerprint reader

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A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample.

Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint readers such as this machine from Identix provide significantly more security than an ID and password. It is extremely difficult to fake a fingerprint. (Image courtesy of Identix, Inc.)


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Highly portable with a fingerprint reader for security, wireless networking and long-life battery
The software allows already-installed ID card and PIN code systems to "talk" to its biometric fingerprint reader.
During the 505i launch event, Natsuno was on stage to demonstrate the F505i's capabilities--including the fingerprint reader used to authenticate access to the phone's address book, mail, picture store and scheduler.
 
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